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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,375

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,611

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $2,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelSanta FeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,395 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,858 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Class II trailer hitch 350 468 468 468
Sunroof 850      
Roof rack 180      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Cargo net   48 48 48
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Roof rack crossbars   195 195 195
Class II trailer hitch 259 351 351 351
Sunroof 784      
Roof rack 110      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Cargo net   31 31 31
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Roof rack crossbars   117 117 117
Options (change) 1,380 1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 1,153 944 944 944
Destination 600 775 775 775
Total Price $26,375 $28,765 $30,065 $32,065
Total Invoice $24,611 $26,624 $27,813 $29,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $565
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelSanta FeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)218, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,375$28,765$30,065$32,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,785-3,685-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,375$25,980$26,380$28,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$2,100
Total Invoice$24,611$26,624$27,813$29,711
Adjustments for Features0-2,578-3,409-3,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,611$24,046$24,404$26,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$358$1,973

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelSanta FeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Total Value of Features$3,050$5,835$6,735$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,785$3,685$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,578-3,409-3,692

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelSanta FeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length177.2 in179.5 in
Width72.7 in70.1 in
Height66.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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